Warehouse Operator/Forklift Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Reporting to the Warehouse Team Leader, the Warehouse Operator will contribute to the development and success of the business by driving continuous improvement, achieving the lowest cost and highest quality through operational effectiveness and Health and Safety.
They will work within the Warehousing Team and need to be flexible, in terms of time, participation in activities out-with the normal scope of the job, participation in Health and Safety compliance, projects and work throughout the entire facility in the interests of the company.
Work Content
- Carry out all warehousing operations following SOPs
- Receive and store empty casks
- Fill empty and store casks of spirit
- Locate and despatch full casks of spirit
- Sample and regauge casks as required
- Fill tankers of new make spirit
- Disgorge mature casks and fill tankers
- Disgorge mature casks and fill into other casks for finishing
- Participate and contribute to improvement projects as part of a team or individually
- Complete all administrative and data collection tasks as required
- Report any Health and Safety issues and maintenance issues to Management
- Maintain the warehouses and site in tidy and hygienic manner
- Contribute to SOP development
Experience
Essential
- Prior working knowledge of warehouse operations
- FLT training
- Literacy and numeracy skills to an extent which enables clear and professional communication
- Prior experience of working within a COMAH or high-risk environment.
Desirable
- Microsoft office skills
- Understanding of computer stock control systems
- Basic electrical and mechanical skills
Education
Essential
- Good basic secondary education incorporating Maths
Desirable
- Brewing and /or distilling qualification
- HNC/HND or Craft Apprenticeship
Profile
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Good team working skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Numerate
- Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Forward thinking always proactively looking to improve the area and process.
- Strong analytical ability
- Flexible and committed
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- What are your salary expectations?
Experience:
- Warehouse: 2 years (preferred)
- COMAH/high-risk environment: 2 years (preferred)
- Forklift truck driving: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Operator/Forklift Driver roles across Glen Moray's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,200 - £47,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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